forwean

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To accustom to bad habits; spoil by indulgence; pamper.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English forwenien inherited from Old English *forwenian (spoil) inherited from Proto-Germanic *frawanjaną (spoil) prefix from English wean.

Origin

English

wean

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